Observation: Mt.Magog, East Bench

Observation Date
2/1/2018
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Mt.Magog, East Bench
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove, Mt. Magog Area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Strong
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Rain-Rime Crust
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

There was evidence of a few recent natural cornice fall and wind slab avalanches off the South Ridge of Mt. Magog

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments

Still finding poor snow structure, with well developed buried facets, and snowpit tests continue to indicate slab propagation. Dangerous avalanches are unlikely but possible on steep slopes with shallow, weak snow.

Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
26°
Video

Large cornices and natural avalanches on the south ridge of Mt. Magog

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates